Taipei
A huge covered food court with lots of choice – burgers, fried rice, a couple of Indian eateries (one vegetarian), and local meat noodle dishes – in…
Must-see restaurants in Taipei
Ximending & Wanhua
Plates of raw fish and assorted sushi are pulled past customers by tiny trains, and Taiwanese pop music from the '50s fills the air. This is a fun…
Shilin
Serving Italian food in American portions, this place is best enjoyed with a friend. Superpopular, especially with expats; it's worthwhile booking if you…
Taipei
This popular restaurant serves fantastic ramen noodles (拉麵, lāmiàn) in a miso base prepared with hot-spring water. Try the standard ramen with pork (正油叉燒,…
Ximending & Wanhua
Greeted by the sound of a toilet flushing and a sign proudly claiming 'crappy food', guests at this novelty restaurant need a certain sense of humour…
Songshan
Tasty Cambodian fare with Thai undertones. There's no English name but the Chinese has a red sign. Try the jiāomá jī (椒麻雞; fried chicken on shredded…
Taipei
Though the market has been reduced in scale because of noise complaints from local residents, it's still a lively place for a cheap feed of traditional…
Songshan
Often compared to the other main dumpling establishment Din Tai Fung, Dian Shui Lou offers well-rated baskets of the delicacy as well as a range of…
Xinyi
Minder is a chain of buffet-style vegetarian (not vegan) restaurants run by the controversial and very wealthy Tzu Chi Buddhist foundation. The selection…
Taipei
With decor last updated during the martial law period and no-nonsense service, Xiao Wei has some of the best Sichuan food in the city, albeit a less fiery…
Taipei
This Victorian-style building is an architectural landmark in Tamsui, and was built between 1895 and 1899. Beautifully restored and reborn as a swank…
Taipei
Quite possibly the best international vegan food in town. This small funky cafe with glass walls offers scrumptious salads, brown-rice bowls, coconut…
Taipei
Come mealtimes, there are always long queues outside this Hong Kong dim sum chain, likely generated by its Michelin star and the relatively low cost. To…
Taipei
This two-storey, airy cafe set in a refurbished heritage house with exposed brickwork is an Instagrammer's delight. As are the scrumptious cakes. Cinnamon…
Taipei
Very studenty, so expect lots of wooden desks and laptops. Great coffee, friendly service and usually a small gaggle of rescued cats that are all up for…
Taipei
Long-running favourite spot to have an evening drink and enjoy the reflections of the lights on the river. The food is Indonesian inspired and features a…
Taipei
Taking homestyle Taiwanese cooking to a higher level of freshness and presentation is this popular eatery. Chi Fan's dim lighting and grey-slate-and-wood…
Taipei
This authentic and ever-crowded eatery asks you to choose both your broth flavour and thickness, as well as noodle thickness and texture. Extra noodles…
Madame Jill's Vietnamese Cuisine
Taipei
Opened by Chinese fleeing the Vietnam War in 1974, Madame Jill's was Taipei's first Vietnamese restaurant and is still one of the best. This enduring…
Taipei
Disco lives – or at least glitter balls, mirrored walls and stained-glass ceilings do – at this welcoming restaurant specialising in simple, well-prepared…
Taipei
As soon as you walk in, you can smell the Sichuan peppercorns and hot oil. Old Sichuan is a theatrical experience from the decor, an over-the-top red-and…
Eight Immortals Barbecue Grill
Taipei
One of the city's best rèchǎo (熱炒) joints. Facing Da'an Park, this superpopular restaurant dishes up plate after plate of fried and grilled delights –…
Taipei
An upscale branch of a famous Tainan-based snack restaurant. 'Slack Season' (which refers to the style of tangy noodles served during the fishing low…
Oma Ursel's German Bakery & Restaurant
Taipei
With its two-storey cottage design, including a pleasant brick terrace, this is a charming place to enjoy classic German fare such as sausages, pork…
Taipei
One of Taipei's more interesting food courts. This one, owned by a Singaporean company, is decorated to look like old-fashioned outdoor hawker stalls. The…
Taipei
In a historic building on Dihua St, this moody purple-walled cafe is a good place to stop for lunch. The short menu, true to its German name meaning …
Taipei
Three great things about Herban: the little leafy garden, its wine bar, and the sheer imaginative variety of very yummy meatless dishes from aubergine…
Taipei
The yellow walls and palm trees bestow a fun tropical feel on this busy Taiwan-tamed Thai restaurant, about 1.2km northwest from the ferry pier along the…
Taipei
Hugely popular, this Taiwan-influenced Japanese izakaya (gastropub) is a rowdy, happy place, where skewers of fish, mushrooms, squid and chicken are…
Taipei
This long-running and often hectic place serves Taiwanese comfort food quickly and cheaply, without fuss or atmosphere. Try the lǔròu fàn (魯肉飯, rice and…
Xinyi
This traditional northern China eatery – complete with stern middle-aged waitstaff and round tables with lazy Susans – began as a food stand in Kaohsiung…
Taipei
This long-running family favourite (and famous restaurant) serves up bowls of noodles steeped in a light bone stew tempered with medicinal herbs…
Taipei
This extremely cute breakfast nook is famous for its melted-cheese toasties that are literally a sea of delicious diary. Additional fillings are very…
Xinyi
This Singaporean chain is open until late but makes a tasty and unusual breakfast choice. Famous for its kaya-jam toast that pairs perfectly with coffee…
Taipei
Because of its location (next to Shida University), this vegetarian buffet is popular with expat students. It has a larger choice of dishes than many…
Ximending & Wanhua
This corner store (with no English sign) has been serving customers since the 1940s and is easy to spot – there'll be gaggles of people outside eating ice…
Taipei
This Israeli-American venture has been serving delicious, healthy, authentic Middle Eastern staples such as stuffed pittas and hummus for years now, and…
Taipei
Formerly called James Kitchen, this top spot for Taiwanese food seems to have regained its favoured status after an ownership change. Try the oysters with…
Songshan
Very popular and authentic New York and Chicago style deep-dish pizzas. Cozy space, great food, but service a little brusque. The best thing about Bog…
Taipei
Just behind the information centre in Huashan 1914 is this ever-popular stone-oven pizza restaurant. With walls painted devilishly red and a soaring…
